6/17/12

I've had this bench for about 16 years now. I inherited it with a 1940's Singer sewing machine from a former boss who was a vascular surgeon in the city of Philadelphia. It was a blessing to work for him and he knew my interest for all things old. I was thankful he gave this to me and vowed never to part with it. It was time for it to come "back to life."

I lifted off the seat cushion and went to work. I always keep a stash of spray paint, and for this project, I used a low gloss black. It took a mere 7 minutes to spray.

I love this fabric and have played with it in several vignettes. I think this is where it'll stay. The cushion was very simple to cover. I left the original vinyl on the cushion, and laid the fabric over it and stapled with a staple gun.

Whaddaya think?

I think I might go back and grab a bit of sandpaper and roughen up the edges for a more aged and worn look.

I'm a bargainista and a self-proclaimed DIY'er who's enthusiastically eclectic, a relentlessly rustic retriever, vehemently vintage, the frugalest of frugals and a fool for flea markets, yard and estate sales.

I have a stupendous multiplicity of love for my family and friends, and I revel in the wonderful and humorous antics of our pup, Enzo!

Oh, and there's a grand ol' nook in my heart for the military men and women - [special salute to my son!].

I believe one of the keys to happiness in life is to have an unselfish work to do...and the power and passion to do it!